Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (2005 – 2008) vs Aston Martin V8 Volante (2006 – 2008): specs compared
The Aston Martin V8 Volante is the more powerful of the two, with up to 385 hp against 355 hp. The Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 5.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 293 km/h against 280 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 11.7 L/100 km against 15.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,420 kg against 1,570 kg.
| Specification |
Porsche
911 Carrera S Cabriolet
2005 – 2008
|
Aston Martin
V8 Volante
2006 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2008 | 2006 – 2008 |
| Body style | Convertible | Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 355 hp | 385 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 410 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.8 s | 5.0 s |
| Top speed | 283 – 293 km/h | 280 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.7 – 11.8 L/100 km | 15.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,427 mm | 4,379 mm |
| Width | 1,808 mm | 1,864 mm |
| Height | 1,300 mm | 1,265 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,420 kg | 1,570 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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